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0:23 · 28 October 2022

How To Achieve More As A Software Developer

Key concepts in this video:

1. Achieving More Through Focus

Splitting energy across numerous simultaneous projects leads to zero progress, meaning focus and doing less are required to achieve more.

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Transcript

Focus, it's a superpower. The only way to achieve more as a developer is by doing less. Back in the days, I had a full-time dev job. I was writing three articles at the same time, doing side projects, hackathons, volunteering, and mentoring. But when you split your energy in 10 different directions, you make progress in none. Focus is the only leverage you have, specifically at the beginning of your career.